Residency

Internal Medicine at Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/Christiana Care Health Services

Newark, Delaware
Program website
Accepts J-1
IMG requirements · stated by the program
  • ECFMG certification required at application
    “A valid ECFMG certification is required for International Medical Graduates to be considered for an interview.”
per residency.christianacare.org ↗
Residency facts
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Resident salary
PGY-1 $76,232 PGY-2 $78,374 PGY-3 $82,097
Salary paid by nonprofit Yes Health insurance Institution & Resident Share Cost Paid leave 30 days
Workload
Avg hours/week (Y1) 60 Longest shift (Y1) 16 hrs Night float Yes Moonlighting Allowed
Residents & selectivity
IMG residents 2.6% (2025 survey) DO 84.6% US-MD 12.8% Total positions 39 Interviews per spot ~19 Faculty:resident 1.4 Setting Community-based university affiliated NRMP main match Yes
Requirements
Prior US GME No Graduation year Within 2 years of graduation USMLE first attempt required Yes Accepts Step 2 CK from IMGs No Recommendation letters 3 Required letters Faculty, Standardized Applies via ERAS Yes
Accepted activity during gaps Clinical experience in the US
Program features & benefits
Research rotation Optional Preliminary positions Not offered Starts June, July Interviews begin 2025-10-02
Benefits Free parking, iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance, Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

From the AMA's 2025 program survey. Confirm with the program.